cowboy
|cow/boy|
/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
cattle herder
Etymology
'cowboy' originates from the English words 'cow' and 'boy', where 'cow' refers to cattle and 'boy' refers to a young man or servant.
'cowboy' changed from the Old English word 'cū' (cow) and 'bōia' (boy) and eventually became the modern English word 'cowboy'.
Initially, it meant 'a boy who tends cows', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cattle herder or a reckless person'.
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Noun 1
a man, typically on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US.
The cowboy rode across the plains, guiding the cattle.
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Noun 2
a person who is reckless or irresponsible, especially in business or driving.
He's a cowboy when it comes to handling finances.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35